Bow device for shooting projectiles



United States Patent [72] lnventor Martin L. Corio 237 Princeton Ave., Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 [21] Appl. No. 642,589 [22] Filed May 31, 1967 [45] Patented Sept. 8, 1970 [54] BOW DEVICE FOR SHOOTING PROJECTILES 2 Claims, 5 Drawing Figs.

[52] US. Cl 124/23, 124/20, 124/50 [51] Int. Cl. F4lb 5/00 {50] Field of Search 124/17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 52,20

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 736,051 8/1903 Adams 124/24 2,247,649 7/1941 Brooke 124/23 2,995,129 8/1961 Malott 2,996,060 8/1961 Appleby l24/20X 3,070,083 l2/l962 Gubash 124/23 3,258,000 6/1966 Kolpacki 124/23 FOREIGN PATENTS 1,127,544 8/1956 France 124/25 11,065 1910 Great Britain 124/17 Primary Examiner-Delbert B. Lowe Anurney-Richard A. Joel Patented Sept. 8, 1970 J/I/ VENTUQ m. L... W

TTURNEH HOW DEVICE FOR SHOOTING PROJECTILES BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to bow devices for shooting projectiles and particularly to a new and improved device for shooting projectiles such as pellets.

The prior art pertaining to bow devices is quite old though of course improvements are continually being made. The utility of existing devices is limited, however, particularly in the realm of small game hunting where it is difficult to reload the device with sufficient rapidity. Where automatic feeds have been developed for bow devices, the designs have usually been relatively elaborate and not inexpensive. Consequently, the need exists for a simple, inexpensive and effective bow device having an automatic feed incorporated therein, and it is the object of the present invention to provide such device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises a cross-bow arrangement having a magazine feed to facilitate the rapid firing of projectiles such as pellets. The magazine is mounted intermediate the ends of the bow on a double bow string which is maintained in the proper position by a pair of stabilizing elements extending from the bow to the string on either side of the magazine. A plurality of pellets are loaded into the magazine and fed one at a time by gravity into a firing position. After firing, it is possible to feed another pellet into a firing position by merely tilting the bow and pulling back the bow strings with the unique grip disclosed hereinafter, permitting the pellets to be fed one at a time to the firing chamber.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The invention may be readily understood by reading a description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the invention showing a preferred embodiment thereof;

FIG. 2 is a view showing the magazine with a plurality of pellets shown in phantom;

FIG. 3 is a view taken along the line 33 of FIG. 2 with portions removed to show a pellet in a firing position;

FIG. 4 shows the finger grip arrangement which is mounted to the magazine; and

FIG. 5 shows the string mounting at the ends of the bow.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention as shown in the drawings comprises a unique bow device for shooting projectiles such as pellets l1 and the like. The bow device 10 includes a bow portion 12 of a cross-how type having a downwardly extending handle 13 and a double bow string 14 extending between the ends of the bow 12. A magazine 16 is mounted to the bow strings 14 at a central position opposite the handle 13 and a recessed portion 17 of the bow 12. A pair of stabilizers 18 are mounted about the bow portion 12 on each side of the magazine 16, and extend rearwardly to engage the bow strings 14 for stabilizing purposes.

As shown more specifically in FIGS. 2 and 3, the magazine 16 comprises a tubular outer cover 19 having channel portions 21 to maintain the bow strings 14 in position. A plurality of pellets II are fed into the magazine 16 where they are advanced by gravity into a firing position. A cover 51 may be placed over the open end of the magazine after loading or the pellets 11 may be held in place by friction. In any event, the pellets are fed to the firing chamber 22 in quick succession by merely tilting the bow device 10 and pulling back on the finger grip 23. One of the pellets ll slides into the firing chamber 22 preparatory to firing when separator 29 is retracted.

The grip 23 includes a vertically extending portion 24 which is grasped by the fingers and a transverse portion 26 which includes a connecting portion 27 at its end. A leaf spring 28 haymg a pro ecting portion or separator 29 may be mounted in one embodiment to the connecting portion 27. The separator 29 prevents more than one pellet 11 from occupying the chamber 22 at any one time. When the grip 23 is retracted and the bow device 10 is tilted, another pellet moves under the influence of gravity into the empty chamber 22. Flaps 31 maintain the pellet 11 in the chamber 22 but, being of a flexible material the outwardly yieldable flaps 31 do not inhibit the shooting of the pellet 11.

FIG. 5 illustrates the double bow string arrangement at the bow ends wherein the string 14 is looped over the projecting end portion 32 and held in a taut position by the cross member 33. The stabilizers 18, see FIG. I, are designed to reduce string quiver and limit the forward movement of the magazine 16. The stabilizers are mounted in a predetermined position about the bow 12 and include an esthetically pleasing forward portion 34 and a rear portion having a pair of notches 36 separated by a tapering member 37 which keeps the strings 14 apart. The outer portions 38 also serve to maintain the strings in the desired position within the notches 36.

Iclaim:

l. A bow device for shooting projectiles comprising:

a bow having a depressed intermediate portion and a handle mounted to said portion;

a double bow string joining the end portions of the bow;

a magazine mounted to the bow strings at a point opposite the depressed bow portion, said magazine being adapted to contain projectiles for shooting therefrom when the strings are released; and

said magazine comprising a tubular member mounted between and attached to the bow strings and comprising a firing chamber having a discharge opening, gripping means connected to the rear wall of said member and separating means mounted to the gripping means and disposed between the firing chamber and the remainder of the interior of the tubular member, said separating means being movable to inoperative position by rearward movement of said gripping means to permit successive feeding of projectiles to the chamber upon tilting of said bow, said separating means preventing more than one projectile from entering the chamber.

2. A bow device in accordance with claim 1 further includa pair of outwardly yieldable flaps mounted at the opening of the firing chamber to maintain the projectile normally within the chamber; and

spring means mounted to the gripping and separating means to maintain the separating means normally in an operative position. 

